handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or by a hand process

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Offspring at the Farrer – From the team behind Boonville Hotel, open weekdays for handmade pastas, pizza, and seafood. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Try the nori butter mussels and handmade pasta at Darlings. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 People may also shop for unique merchandise including handmade crafts, clothing, accessories, and specialty ingredients. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025 For example, an inexpensive, single-bowl stainless steel sink might cost as little as $50, but a handmade stainless steel sink from a popular name brand can cost as much as $300 or more. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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handmade

adjective
hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or with hand tools

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